The end of the world begins with the king

Chapter 517

(Whether it is in the comment area or in this chapter, there is no fart at all. Could it be that the writing below is really nonsense?)

On the tenth day of October, in Yuanyang City, the wind was bitterly cold.

The temperature changes so fast, and it hasn't been long since autumn, and people feel the cold of winter in advance.

But even if it is cold, the common people still have to do their jobs, after all, the family still has to live.

So even though there are few people on the street, there are still pedestrians in a hurry, carrying or carrying various goods.

The common people have to run around for their lives, so their lives are more difficult, while the officials are relatively more relaxed, so Zhao Yanxun did not agree to give these people long salaries.

Of course, officials are also divided into classes, and naturally some are more moist than life.

For example, the Zhou family, who is the left chief history of the palace, smelled meat from the kitchen at this moment, and this smell could attract the gluttons of the nearby neighbors.

In the kitchen, Mrs. Zhou Wang is busy, watching her skillful chopping technique.

Zhou Chengping was born in an ordinary family, worked hard for more than 20 years in the imperial examination, and was born as a No. 5 Jinshi in the second class.

Although the second-class Jinshi is not as good as the first-class Jinshi, it is already a remarkable achievement, especially for Zhou Chengping.

Logically speaking, with such good grades, Zhou Chengping should have a prosperous official career.

But the reality dealt Zhou Chengping a big blow. His upright character is good for learning, but he hits a wall everywhere when he is an official.

Zhou Chengping originally thought that he would spend his whole life in the Ministry of Etiquette, and finally died in the position of Yuanwailang.

But a will of the emperor made him come to Prince Yong's Mansion to be the chief historian, and this decision changed Zhou Chengping's fate.

As Zhou Chengping's wife, Zhou Wang has experienced all the ups and downs of Zhou Chengping, and she has also witnessed the joy of her husband's long-cherished wish being fulfilled.

Although I often hear my husband complaining that the palace system is flawed, scolding some officials for being slippery and not close to the people, and admonishing His Highness for what he has done out of line...

But Zhou Wang could also clearly feel her husband's love for the cause of the palace, his loyalty to His Highness, and his hope for the future.

Since coming to the palace, her husband, who had been heartbroken, suddenly came back to life. It is not an exaggeration to say that she has been reborn.

So now, Zhou Wang is trying to do everything well, only hoping to help her husband and not worry about family affairs.

Taking a rest today, Zhou Chengping is reading a book in the study.

"Husband, wash your hands soon... get ready for lunch!" Mrs. Zhou greeted from the kitchen.

As one of the four high-ranking officials in the palace, Zhou Chengping's courtyard is similar to that of ordinary people, it is the simplest courtyard house, and this is the residence allocated to him by Wangfuzui.

Now the people who lived in the Wangfu government office area have all moved out. After all, there are many vacant courtyards in Beicheng, and there is no need for officials to be crowded here.

For example, Guan Hetai, who is a privy secretary, now finds a Sanjin courtyard in Beicheng, and he doesn't know how comfortable it is to live in.

But Chen Anmin and Cheng Wenguang, the two "locals", lived in even bigger houses, and Zhou Chengping seemed very "obtrusive" among these few people.

"Understood, come here immediately!" Zhou Chengping put down his book.

Originally, there were five members in their family. The two sons who came to Longyou together with them, the youngest son is studying in Lizheng Academy, and the eldest son has gone to Ningyang Mansion to be a minor official.

"Your gentleman is far away from the kitchen, what are you doing in the kitchen?" Seeing her husband coming over, Zhou Wang, who was serving dishes, asked dissatisfiedly.

Zhou Changshi, who was dignified and dignified outside, was full of smiles at the moment. He walked to his wife's side with his hands behind his back, and leaned over to smell the meat on the plate.

After repeatedly nodding his head in affirmation, Zhou Chengping turned his head to look at Zhou Wangshi and said, "Madam taught you the right thing. As a husband, you dare not compare yourself to a saint. Naturally, you can go to the kitchen to find out!"

Seeing her husband say this in such a serious manner, Zhou Wang couldn't help laughing.

"Let's go, it's time to eat!"

In fact, there are only two dishes, one meat and one vegetarian with pickles, and then gruel as the main food.

Holding the chopsticks, Zhou Chengping couldn't help feeling: "Food is the most important thing for the people. It is not easy to save energy and feed everyone at this time!"

Unexpectedly, Mrs. Zhou Wang said, "You are really contented. Others have meat every meal, but ours only eats every now and then!"

The so-called other people's family naturally refers to several other senior officials, and even some of Zhou Chengping's subordinates.

Zhou Chengping picked up the pickles and put them in his mouth, took a sip of the porridge and said, "Others are others, we are us!"

But Zhou Wang said again: "You are noble, I am a layman... okay?"

Only wives who share weal and woe, in this era where the husband guides the wife, dare to say such words.

Seeing that her husband didn't answer, Zhou Wang ate a few mouthfuls, and finally couldn't help but said: "Husband, I know you are noble, but why didn't you agree to complain to the princess before?"

"It's just a proposal to increase the salary, and it's just to plead with the princess, why don't you agree with me and say a few words!"

Zhou Chengping objected, so Wang Zhou could only stay in her seat at that time, and then she was completely isolated, and now there is no one to speak except Zhou Chengping.

Putting down the bowls and chopsticks, Zhou Chengping said with dissatisfaction in his tone: "Salary increase? Is the current salary not enough to eat and drink? There are hundreds of officials in the palace. If these people grow up, should they be raised? How much food will this consume?"

"Ma'am, do you know...how many people have worked hard and risked their lives outside the city just to feed their families!"

"In comparison, we've had a great time!"

Hearing her husband's lesson, Zhou Wang also put down the bowls and chopsticks, and said with a straight face: "Then do you know why I said these things?"

"Am I greedy for those enjoyments? Isn't it for the sake of getting closer to the various families, and for your future!"

"You are noble and upright, but have you forgotten the plight of when you were sitting on the bench in the Ministry of Rites?"

In fact, Zhou Chengping knew his wife very well, so he also understood the purpose of her mentioning these things, so he couldn't get angry at all.

There was silence in the room, and Zhou Chengping finally spoke after a long time: "Madam, I know...you are doing it for my own good!"

"I know what I'm doing for my husband, you don't have to worry about me!" After saying this, Zhou Chengping put a piece of meat in his wife's bowl.

After all, they are a couple in need, Zhou Wang's anger gradually disappeared, she looked at Zhou Chengping and said: "Do whatever you want, I don't care!"

In fact, Zhou Wang said these words before, but how could she not think about this family and her husband!

At this moment, in her mind, she is already thinking of ways to repair the relationship with other families, and the "Madam Diplomacy" Zhou Wang is already very good at it.

"Maybe, find a chance to go to the palace, and have a good relationship with Princess Lala!" Zhou Wangshi has already started to think.

As the hostess of the royal palace, the princess would summon the officials and family members to meet with her from time to time, sometimes chatting with family members and business matters.

While Zhou Wang was thinking, Zhou Chengping smiled and urged: "Madam, eat, eat!"

Ten minutes later, when the couple finished their meal, there was a knock on the courtyard door.

Zhou Chengping opened the courtyard door himself, only to see a young eunuch standing outside, smiling all over his face and saying: "Master Zhou, the prince has summoned you, please meet me at the Jinshen Hall at the right moment!"

It's not the right moment, that is, two o'clock in the afternoon, and there is still more than half an hour from now.

"What is His Highness summoning?" Zhou Chengping asked.

"It seems to be watching...a movie, even the maidservant can't tell!"

(End of this chapter)